Art events and Talks ** Oct-Nov 2016 ** Fabrica

Thursday 6 October, doors & bar 7pm, event starts 7.30pm

Presented in partnership with videoclub

Both Sides Now 3 – Final Frontiers brings together a collection of film and video from China and Hong Kong that explores displacement, migration and memory. The films explore developments within the culture and society of Hong Kong and China over several decades and vary between animation, documentary and artists’ moving image.

Cost £3

We recommend booking in advance for this event as places are limited. Book online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies). Payments can also be made in cash (no additional fee) during gallery opening hours by speaking to a member of the gallery team or at the Fabrica office on Mondays/Tuesdays 10am – 4pm. Unfortunately, at the moment, we are unable to take bookings for paid events over the phone.

Tuesday 18 October. Doors & bar 7pm, event starts 7.30pm

Kathleen Hanna, lead singer of the punk band Bikini Kill and dance-punk trio Le Tigre, rose to national attention as the reluctant but never shy voice of the riot grrrl movement. This 2013 documentary takes viewers on a fascinating tour of contemporary music and a view into the life of this fearless leader.

Artist, activist and blogger Jo Harrison will be joining us for this special event with a creative and fun drop-in activity.

We recommend booking in advance for this event as places are limited. Book online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies). Payments can also be made in cash (no additional fee) during gallery opening hours by speaking to a member of the gallery team or at the Fabrica office on Mondays/Tuesdays 10am – 4pm. Unfortunately, at the moment, we are unable to take bookings for paid events over the phone.

Saturday 15 October, 9.30am-12 noon

‘Larger scale working’ seminar led by Frances Lord

Cost £15, £10 concessions.

This seminar is intended for artists and makers who want to find out more about the opportunities and practical considerations involved in working outside the studio, on for example a multi-partner project, public art or a site-specific commission. The seminar will include case studies, making a strong proposal, identifying and responding to briefs, working within budgets, dealing with contracts, effective project management, roles and responsibilities, time management and trouble shooting, copyright and other legal issues.

With a combination of facilitated and informal discussion, we will look at what sort of skills you need, how to match aspirations to budgets, and what constitutes good practice.

Frances Lord is a freelance consultant whose specialism is in the visual arts and crafts. Frances works with architects, developers, environmental agencies, local government, and directly with artists and arts organisations initiating, developing and managing arts and cultural projects. She has experience of curating, commissioning, policy and strategy development, mentoring and coaching, evaluation and fundraising.

Thursday 20 October, 6-7.30pm

Ewen Spencer talks about films, photographs and music that have inspired his work. Including Turner Prize-Winner Mark Leckey’s 1999 short, described by The Guardian as ‘perhaps the finest portrayal of British nightlife ever captured’.

Saturday 22 October, 2pm – 5pm

What happens when young people take over the gallery? We’re looking forward to finding out. Come along, see for yourself and get involved.

The afternoon will include food, music and youth led activities exploring notions of territory. What are our similarities and our differences? What unifies or divides us as a group?

The State of Control collective are a group of young people from the Photoworks Photography club. They have been working with Lindsey Smith and a number of other artists including Lynn Weddle and Ewen Spencer, exploring notions of individual and collective identity. Resulting works show at Jubilee Library until 30 October in the Brighton Photo Biennial exhibition State of Control.

Tuesdays 25 October 1 & 8 November

Life drawing with Jane Fordham at Fabrica uses the vibrant exhibition programme as a reference point to broaden the drawing experience.

The sessions run in sets of three per month on Tuesday mornings from 10am – 1pm. Each set of three sessions costs £45 and includes model fees, tea and coffee. A1 cartridge paper is available for sale during each session.

Tuesday 25 October, Doors & Bar 6.30pm, Event starts 7pm

Presented in partnership with Lighthouse

A screening of short films that depict stories and introduce characters less often seen on the big screen, made by or curated by Guiding Lights 8 participants. With diversity and representation high on the agenda across different continents, creative sectors and social spheres, this is an opportunity to see award-winning films which reflect and celebrate the colourfulness and diversity of life. The screening will be followed by a discussion with some of the filmmakers, who will explore the issues raised in the films, as well as the broader considerations surrounding on-screen representation. Further details are on the Lighthouse website here

£5 / £3.50. Takes place at Lighthouse, 28 Kensington Street

We recommend booking in advance for this event as places are limited. Book online via Eventbrite. Payments can also be made in cash (no additional fee) during gallery opening hours by speaking to a member of the gallery team or at the Fabrica office on Mondays/Tuesdays 10am – 4pm. Unfortunately, at the moment, we are unable to take bookings for paid events over the phone.

Wednesday 2 November, 2-4pm

A relaxed and social event to explore cultural activities together. Join Jonathan Quarterman on a visit to see an exhibition by one of Britain’s most powerful figurative painters; Graham Dean. His watercolour works have been described as ‘extraordinary’ and ‘immensely powerful’ in his relentless investigation of the human body. We will also have an exciting opportunity for a Q&A with the exhibitions curator, Robin Cameron.

This event is free (we welcome donations) but places are limited so we recommend that you reserve yours in advance. Book online by visiting Eventbrite. You can also reserve a place by talking to a member of the gallery team during gallery opening hours or by calling the Fabrica office on 01273 778646.

Thursday 3 November. Doors & bar 7.30pm, event starts 8pm

Presented in partnership with Open Colour

In California in the early 1940s, John and James Whitney began their experiments with abstract filmmaking, and the construction of their own synthetic sound generating machine, which they used to realise the soundtracks for their Five Film Exercises. A selection of which form the foundation of this programme.

Chromasonic Feedback presents a selection of live action and animated shorts, which marry electronic music with abstraction.

£4 adv / £5 on the door

Book online via SeeTickets (booking fee applies). Payments can also be made in cash (no additional fee) during gallery opening hours by speaking to a member of the gallery team or at the Fabrica office on Mondays/Tuesdays 10am – 4pm. Unfortunately, at the moment, we are unable to take bookings for paid events over the phone.

2-4pm on Sunday 6, 13, 20 & 27 November

Monday 14 November, doors & refreshments 12.30pm, event starts 1pm

Fresh Dressed is a fascinating chronicle of hip-hop, urban fashion, and the hustle that brought oversized pants and graffiti-drenched jackets from Orchard Street to high fashion catwalks and Middle America shopping malls. Director Sacha Jenkins’ music-drenched history draws from a rich mix of archival materials and in-depth interviews with rappers, designers, and other industry insiders.

Monday 14 – Tuesday 15 November

Join us for this special programme of short documentaries that seeks to explore culture and the arts. This event is part of BRIGHTON SCREENINGS, selected from open submissions to CINECITY The Brighton Film Festival.

Supported by Lighthouse and Brighton Film School, presented in partnership with Cinecity

Drawing to film has become a popular regular event at Fabrica, an experiment in ways to watch film by making drawings. Connect your eyes with your hands and let the film’s images take over, filling you with new ideas and possibilities. Facilitated by artist Jane Fordham, beginners and experienced drawers are all welcome.

Basic materials and refreshments provided. The materials are specially selected for the event, and if you like them, they will be available to buy at the end of the workshop.

Celebrating his 80th birthday in this 2011 documentary, Bill Cunningham has cycled the streets of Manhattan photographing the things that he loves; great clothes that make people feel good about themselves.

Thursday 17 November, 6.30-8pm

Melissa Campbell (b.1973) works with archives to explore the connections between ourselves, the traces we leave and the journeys we take. Playing detective, she uses photographs and texts as a starting point to investigate the stories they may contain and the function of the object itself. Campbell works across printmaking and photography, making lens-based work, books and films.

For her presentation at Fabrica, Melissa will discuss her work and inspiration in more detail.

We recommend booking in advance for this event as places are limited. Book online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies). Payments can also be made in cash (no additional fee) during gallery opening hours by speaking to a member of the gallery team or at the Fabrica office on Mondays/Tuesdays 10am – 4pm. Unfortunately, at the moment, we are unable to take bookings for paid events over the phone.

Tuesday 22 November, Doors & Refreshments 9.30am Event starts 10am

Presented in partnership with Strike A Light as part of The Orange Lilies project.

Spanning 1900-1925 this is a loving adaptation of anti-war campaigner Vera Brittain’s memoir. Confronted with the realities of war, we watch Vera adjust to the dramatic shifts in her life, providing a much-needed female experience of World War One on film.

This event is free and exclusive to school groups. Places are limited so we recommend that you reserve yours in advance. Book online by visiting the INTO FILM website. You can also reserve a place by talking to a member of the gallery team during gallery opening hours or by calling the Fabrica office on 01273 778646.